Veterans Pay Their Respects in Hudson

Members of the U.S.S. Newport News entering the 9/11 Memorial.Staff Photo by AJ Dickinson

Members of the U.S.S. Newport News Saluting the flag
as Devan Lyman sang the National Anthem. Staff Photo by AJ Dickinson

Staff Photo by AJ Dickinson

Staff Photo by AJ Dickinson

Staff Photo by AJ Dickinson

Staff Photo by AJ Dickinson

by AJ Dickinson

Veterans from the USS Newport News along with the local members of the Police and Fire Departments met at the 9/11 Memorial at Benson Park on June 26. The veterans of the USS Newport News get together for a reunion every two years. This year, the veterans decided to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks. It was a short ceremony beginning with the posting of the colors. Soon after that Alvirne graduate Devan Lyman beautifully sang the National Anthem. Selectman Ted Luszey made an appearance and gave a tear jerking speech about attacks that infamous September day. After the ceremonial “Laying of the Wreath” the Hudson American Legion Post 48 firing squad gave a 21 gun salute.